NERVOUS SYSTEM ALCHEMY
Episode 14 – Foundations of Nervous System Regulation – Building Capacity
In this episode of Nervous System Alchemy, we’re diving into one of the most important yet sometimes overlooked aspects of nervous system regulation: building capacity.
What does that actually mean? Why is it foundational to real healing and regulation? And most importantly—how do we do it?
I’ll walk you through:
✔️ Why building capacity is essential for completing the stress response cycle
✔️ How stored stress and trauma accumulate when the cycle gets interrupted
✔️ What we can learn from animals about naturally discharging stress
✔️ Practical ways to start building capacity today—in small, do-able ways that won’t overwhelm your system
✔️ Why healing isn’t linear (and how to stay present even when it feels like a lot)
Resources & Next Steps
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“Grace” written and recorded by Paul Briggs and used by permission. paulbriggs.bandcamp.com/
